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Hey Mark
As protein wont be a factor for the Auto industry alcohol would be the best option.Thanks
Hendrik Graae
Ecolab Healthcare Account Manager
0429 604 774On 15 Mar 2020, at 10:05 am, Mark Metherell wrote:
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Hello all can anyone please advise what the
most practical and effective biocidal agent
would be best to use on car door handles, keys, steering wheels etc for auto mechanics who work
on several different cars every day?
Mark Metherell
Director,
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On 14 Mar 2020, at 7:54 pm, Glenys Harrington <infexion@ozemail.com.au> wrote:
Hi Marg,
New publication posted on 13th March 2020.
Aerosol and surface stability of HCoV-19 (SARS-CoV-6 2) compared to SARS-CoV-1
medRxiv preprint doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.03.09.20033217* “HCoV-19 (SARS-2) has caused >88,000 reported illnesses with a current case-fatality ratio of ~2%. Here, we investigate the stability of viable HCoV-19 on surfaces and in aerosols in comparison with SARS35 CoV-1. Overall, stability is very similar between HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1. We found that viable virus could be detected in aerosols up to 3 hours post aerosolization, up to 4 hours on copper, up to 24 hours on cardboard and up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless steel. HCoV-19 and SARS-CoV-1 exhibited similar half-lives in aerosols, with median estimates around 2.7 hours. Both viruses show relatively long viability on stainless steel and polypropylene compared to copper or cardboard: the median half-life estimate for HCoV-19 is around 13 hours on steel and around 16 hours on polypropylene. Our results indicate that aerosol and fomite transmission of HCoV-19 is plausible, as the virus can remain viable in aerosols for multiple hours and on surfaces up to days.
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Glenys
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Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agentsGlenys I noted 10 minutes is being recommended by our official feed but its way less than that as you and I know
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Margaret Jennings
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Subject: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] FW: Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agentsDear All,
This publication (in press yesterday) notes the following in the summary:
* The analysis of 22 studies reveals that human coronaviruses such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) coronavirus, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus or endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV) can persist on inanimate surfaces like metal, glass or plastic for up to 9 days, but can be efficiently inactivated by surface disinfection procedures with 62-71% ethanol, 0.5% hydrogen peroxide or 0.1% sodium hypochlorite within 1 minute.
Kampf G, et al. Persistence of coronaviruses on inanimate surfaces and its inactivation with biocidal agents, Journal of Hospital Infection, https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2020.01.022.
May be of interest/use.
Regards
Glenys
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As a rep myself I have been to hospitals where they have a designated colour of scrubs for non staff and others that have different colour disposable hats for different people separating staff, reps and students.
These seem to work well as options.Thanks
Hendrik Graae
Ecolab Healthcare Account Manager
0429 604 774On 29 Oct 2019, at 11:38 am, Michael Wishart <Michael.Wishart@svha.org.au> wrote:
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Thanks Steven
I think reusable hats would be problematic in some facilities where they have been banned (ACORN recommendation).
My OT NUM noted that some facilities have disposable scrub vending machines from which company reps purchase scrubs to wear. Maybe that is something the industry could review as an option?
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart | Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E
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[2019 conference email signature]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Doak, Steven
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Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Surgical Scrubs, food and drink and Theatre/Interventional AreasMichael,
Yes , it is understood that a fresh set per department (even within the same hospital) would be required. This would be our policy
As indicated, we are also exploring the disposable option, or even reusable branded hats, and hospital issued scrubs.Best regards / Mit freundlichen Gren
Steven Doak
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Hospital Consumables & AccessoriesDraeger Australia Pty. Ltd.
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
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Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Surgical Scrubs, food and drink and Theatre/Interventional AreasApologies, Steven, I forgot to ask you to fully identify yourself before I approved this post, although I am sure you are an employee of Draeger
My response to this idea would be that it would not fit neatly into out scrub uniform policy. We require any person entering the OR suite to change out of clothes that are worn outside the hospital buildings into freshly laundered scrubs. Company reps would need to bring their freshly laundered scrubs with them to change into, and if they visited many hospital in a day this would be problematic.
It is a good idea for identification of company reps, but maybe not with specific scrubs.
Will be interested in further comments, though.
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart | Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E
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[2019 conference email signature]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Doak, Steven
Sent: Tuesday, 29 October 2019 10:02 AM
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Subject: Re: [ACIPC_Infexion_Connexion] Surgical Scrubs, food and drink and Theatre/Interventional AreasAfternoon All
We are considering company scrubs , branded, to help identify company reps who often work in direct clinical areas where scrubs are worn , especially in the OR.
We would like the group verdict on this proposal.
Issues already consideredClean and correctly fitted scrubs
Regular laundry , with several sets per rep.
Disposable scrubs?
Best regards / Mit freundlichen Gren
Steven Doak
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From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Michael Wishart
Sent: Thursday, 21 February 2019 3:32 PM
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Subject: Re: Surgical Scrubs, food and drink and Theatre/Interventional AreasHi Marija
Yes, an old chestnut, still causing issues. I have to say upfront, though, that the evidence that scrubs make any difference (in any setting) to reduce infection risk is pretty non-existent. So I consider more an staff aesthetics and protection of clothing issue than an infection n prevention one.
1. Wearing of scrubs in endo and for bronchs is not universal, but staff have the option, when they are done outside the main theatre suite.
2. Bone marrow often biopsied in the ward, and no one has scrubs on. Some are done in Cath lab procedure room, but even then the proceduralists (who is not a cath lab staff member) wears scrubs – they may have a cover gown on rather than scrubs.
3. We have a policy that scrubs are only changed if visibly soiled, or after leaving and re-entering the building (eg walking between hospitals). No cover gowns required when visiting wards, etc, but we try and stop them visiting wards with visibly soiled scrubs!
4. We have designated tea rooms in all procedural areas, so not food outside of these. Staff may have a designated, labelled water bottle (we prefer the non-spill type) within the theatre suite, but not in the actual theatres (difficult to stop our visiting anaesthetists from bringing their drinks in their case and tipping then under their masks during procedures, though ).
I think because of lack of evidence to support any position this will always remain a controversial topic!
Cheers
MichaelMichael Wishart | Infection Control Coordinator, CICP-E
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[2019 conference email signature]From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion <ACIPCLIST@ACIPC.ORG.AU> On Behalf Of Juraja, Marija (Health)
Sent: Thursday, 21 February 2019 2:00 PM
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Subject: Surgical Scrubs, food and drink and Theatre/Interventional AreasGood afternoon all,
This might be the chestnut that keeps giving but I am just wondering what practices are in place at your healthcare facilities with regard to:
1. The wearing of surgical scrubs for endoscopy, bone marrow biopsy, interventional radiology, thoracic procedure areas which may be co-located within general surgical suite/ zone?
2. Staff changing their scrubs when leaving and re-entering the theatre?
3. Staff consumption of food and beverages within the theatre areas including recovery nurses station?
I know it seems common sense and standards are available, but we are constantly informed to provide the evidence. Just wanting to benchmark with other HCF.
Any feedback/comments greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards
Marija Juraja |Nurse Unit Manager CALHN Infection Prevention & Control Unit|
Division of Acute Medicine (RN, GCNS Inf Ctrl, CICP-E)
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